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Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze Paperback – Illustrated, July 26, 2011

by Alan Silberberg (Author, Illustrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 69 ratings
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Loveable thirteen-year-old geek Milo Cruikshank finds reasons for frustration at every turn, from the annoying habits of his neighbors to his futile efforts to get Summer Goodman to realize his existence. The truth is, ever since Milo’s mother died, nothing has gone right. Now instead of the kitchen being full of music, his whole house has been filled with Fog. Nothing’s the same. Not his Dad. Not his sister. And definitely not him. Milo achieves a rare and easy balance of poignancy and awkward, natural humor, making it deeply accessible—this is the kind of book that can change lives.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 13 years
  2. Print length
    288 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 8
  5. Lexile measure
    NC1110L
  6. Dimensions
    5.13 x 0.9 x 7.63 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    July 26, 2011
  9. ISBN-10
    1416994319
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1416994312
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"There is a great deal of humour in the book. Children who have read it but haven't experienced the death of someone close have responded to the comedy and tenderness in Milo's story, enjoying what it has to say about friendship, siblings, school and falling for the wrong girl. Bereaved children have connected in a deeper way."
-- The Guardian (London)

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Alan Silberberg is a children’s TV and film writer who has worked for Disney and Nickelodeon, among other major companies. Originally from the Boston area, he lives with his family in Montreal, Canada.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin; Reprint edition (July 26, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416994319
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416994312
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 13 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC1110L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.9 x 7.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 69 ratings

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Alan Silberberg is an author, cartoonist and screenwriter. His middle grade novel MILO: STICKY NOTES & BRAIN FREEZE won the SCBWI Sid Fleischman Humor Award. With signature wit and silliness, MEET THE LATKES, MEET THE MATZAH and MEET THE HAMANTASCHEN create a trilogy of mis-told Jewish holiday stories. Follow Alan for more FOODLE funny books for all ages.

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Jessica Schulman, PhD, MPH, RD
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2010
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I was a fan of this author after reading and loving his previous book - Pond Scum - so I had high hopes for his latest book. I had heard that it was illustrated throughout with cartoons, so I figured that it was going to be like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, which was fine by me.

In fact, I was quite unprepared for how wonderful, emotional, and yes, timeless, Milo turns out to be. The book starts out as if it will indeed be a Wimpy Kid-type school comedy: Milo is a slightly awkward, self-conscious kid entering middle school and drawing cartoons about his experiences. Sounds pretty familiar, but soon small details begin to suggest we are in deeper waters here. Milo's father is emotionally absent. His older sister is never home. His math teacher's shaved head bothers him for reasons he cannot fully explain. And then, gently, Milo lets us know that he lost his mother to a brain tumor two years before the book began.

And the book, although laugh-out-loud funny throughout, reveals itself to be a powerfully moving, emotional story of how Milo learns to deal with his mother's death by embracing her memory rather than rejecting it.

Sounds like a downer? It's not, at all, although I cried (not just choked up but sobs and everything) at least three times. In fact this is an uplifting book, and again -- it's funny a lot. And I have not even lost a parent - I can only imagine that a young person facing a loss similar to Milo's might find real comfort here.

But this is not a "message" book. It is not about the lessons that Milo learns. It's a story, and what makes it work is how perfectly Silberberg captures Milo's voice. Not a cartoon, Milo is a real kid, a quirky, funny kid you like, a kid that you want to see succeed.

This is a terrific book. Strongest possible recommendation.
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Marcia A Morningstar
4.0 out of 5 stars Helps kids dealing with grief.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013
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Great book for middle schoolers. Describes how a boy deals with the loss of his mother by collecting things that remind him of her. Dad doesn't always understand but at the end shows how talking about the loss can be a big help.
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Mark Maxwell-Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars HEARTFELT HEALING DELIVERED IN DELIGHTFUL DOSES
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016
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As someone who has spent decades working (and playing) with children who are experiencing grief and sorrow over the loss of a loved one, I am much more than impressed by Alan Silberberg's thoughtful, caring, and child-appropriate gift to all of us. We, as a culture, have certain taboos; dealing with death is one of the biggest obstacles to emotionally healthy development. The loss of a parent is scary, lonely, and can be psychologically debilitating. Alan recounts a journey for Milo that can and will lead to his own healing. BE ASSURED: This is not a textbook nor a panacea. It is a depiction of the panoply of emotions simmering inside of an adolescent searching for sanity. It allowed me the opportunity to cry and to laugh. Buy this book for a child who is hurting; for a child who wants to understand what loss is about, or for any adult who could use a refresher tutorial on empathy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2014
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my fave part was when Milo said I bet kids who get homeschool
get to play on there laptops tell 10:00 and eat junk food all the time
l recommend it to very good readers because it is very long and takes a lot of time
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Arandomparadox
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pick off a required reading list from school
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2013
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Very cute book, our middle-school boy liked this book, which he selected from the Florida Sunshine State list for 7th grade. He is a reluctant reader, but got into this funny story and did a great school summer project about it.
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D. Elefteriadis
4.0 out of 5 stars 13 year old boy's take on the book
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
From my 13 year old:
It was about a boy who was new to a school and had no friends. He moved around a lot so this was not new to him. His mom died and his dad does the best he can. He makes some friends and starts to learn how to deal with his mom being gone. The pictures were good, some were funny.
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Christopher Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
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this book is amazing.
and in some parts it's sad
but I recommend this book
I think you should read this book
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Sparrs
5.0 out of 5 stars Hello!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013
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This was an excellent book about a boy who moves quite often and manages to make new friends and possibly have a permanent home.
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